Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Papaveraceae

Genus:

Hunnemannia

Species:

Hunnemannia fumariifolia

USDA Symbol:

HUFU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, avoid waterlogging

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Direct sow preferred as it resents transplanting due to taproot. Seeds require light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI